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Watch the TT win a CBR

20 May 2005

Anyone taking the ferry over to the Isle of Man TT will be in with a chance of winning a brand new Honda CBR600RR and insurance for a year. The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is celebrating 175...

If you’re going to Silverstone for the World Superbikes this weekend then MCN wants to talk to you. We’re looking for people that have… Gone to every round – How many rounds of the series will you be...

Taste FHM Music TV free

20 May 2005

Birds, bikes and good music – sounds like a recipe for a good night on the box – and they’re all among the key ingredients on FHM Music TV which went live on May 20. Follow the link below to get a...

Yamaha's maxed out 250

20 May 2005

Yamaha has plugged the hole in its scooter range with the launch of the new Xmax 250 scooter. The new 4-stroke scooter is designed to take the style of the successful Tmax 500cc auto and make it...

Rideouts: May 25 on

20 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS and TOURS being held across the UK. If you’d like to organise one, or check for the latest ones being arranged, take at a look at our Rideouts forum. Click here WEDNESDAY May 25 King Billy, Northampton, Northamptonshire. 7pm. 01604-621325. PLMCC beginners/intermediate, Broxden Roundabout, Perth & Kinross. www.perthshireladiesmcc.co.uk. SUNDAY May...

BMF Show: Sunday

20 May 2005

Brighter weather for the final day of the annual BMF Show saw even more motorcyclists make the trip to the East of England Showground on Sunday, May 22, 2005, to enjoy the bikes, bargains and the odd...

Track Events: May 25 on

20 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of track events. Those listed below are for the week commencing May 25, 2005. HILLCLIMB SATURDAY May 28 National Hillclimb Association, Gurston Down, Wiltshire. 01278-786377 or www.nhca.co.uk. SUNDAY May 29 National Hillclimb Association, Gurston Down, Wiltshire. 01278-786377 or www.nhca.co.uk. ROAD RACING FRIDAY May 27 Southern 100 MCR Ltd, Billown Circuit, Isle of...

Riders flood ferry

20 May 2005

This year’s North West 200 races in Northern Ireland provided a record-breaking year for ferry company Stena Line with almost 700 bikes squeezing on to just one of their boats. The ferry firm, who...

Join our ride-ins to BMF

20 May 2005

Join one of our ride-ins to the BMF Show on Saturday, May 21 and we’ll save you £2 off the gate price (cutting your entry fee down from £14 to £12). Anyone can join in either of our massed ride-ins...

Test ride for MCN

20 May 2005

MCN needs you to take part in the testing of a new 163bhp machine. Do you live for fast bikes, fast roads and the odd trackday? Do you and three friends own 1000cc superbikes? If yes, you are...

Hibernian drops Ireland

20 May 2005

Irish riders will have one less choice for their insurance from July 1 after Hibernian Insurance decided to pull out of the country. The firm stated increased liability for pillion riders and the...

BMF Show: Saturday

20 May 2005

The annual BMF SHow kicked off today, Saturday May 21 at the East of England showground with bright weather in the early morning prompting a good turn-out, in addition to the masses of bargains and...

Off Road: May 25 on

20 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of off road events held in the UK. They include SPEEDWAY, MOTOCROSS, TRIALS, ENDURO, SPEEDWAY AND SUPERMOTO events. These are those for the week starting May 25, 2005. SCRAMBLE SUNDAY May 29 Pre 65 Motocross Club, Maylandsea, Essex. 01279-504966 or www.pre65.org.uk. SPEEDWAY WEDNESDAY May 25 Hull, Yorkshire. 01482-784848. King’s Lynn, Norfolk. 01553-771111. Poole,...

Rideouts: May 18 on

13 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS and TOURS being held across the UK. If you’d like to organise one, or check for the latest ones being arranged, take at a look at our Rideouts forum. Click here WEDNESDAY May 18 King Billy, Northampton, Northamptonshire. 7pm. 01604-621325. PLMCC Experienced Rideout, Broxden Roundabout, Perth & Kinross. www.perthshireladiesmcc.co.uk. SATURDAY May 21 Run to...

In MCN - out on May 18

13 May 2005

This week’s issue of MCN features reaction and analysis on Steve Hislop’s air accident investigation verdict of the kind you won’t find anywhere else. Download a video flick-thru of this week’s issue,...

Join Bike at Ace Cafe

13 May 2005

Bike magazine cordially invites you to join them at London’s Ace Café on Wednesday, May 18 at 6pm. The team will be showing off its long term test bikes and wants to get your opinions (especially if...

Better bunch of Bandits

13 May 2005

What better encouragement to drag myself out of bed before lunchtime on a sunny Sunday than an invite from the Bandit and SV Owners Club to join one of their rideouts? Luckily the starting point was...

Marshal for track time

13 May 2005

Fancy earning yourself some free track time? The European Superbike School are looking for more marshals for their track events, and in exchange you can claim cash or track action for yourself. You...

Video: KTM 950SM

13 May 2005

MCN road tester Adam Child has just got back from the world launch of the new KTM 950SM and we grabbed him to get his first impressions. “The 950SM is like no other supermoto,” said Chad. “They just...

Events: May 18 on

13 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, OPEN DAYS, RALLIES and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week commencing May 18, 2005. SHOWS SATURDAY May 21 BMF Show 2005, East of England Showground, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. 0845-090-0157 or www.bmf.co.uk. HJs Bike Show, Masonic Hall, Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire. 01225-359132. SUNDAY May 22 BMF Show 2005, East of England Showground,...

'59 Club' tribute

13 May 2005

The search is on for members of the ’59 Club’ which ran from 1962-1970 at Paddington in London for a special gathering in honour of Father Graham Hullett. Father Hullett was involved with the club...

Breva 11 on sale soon

13 May 2005

Moto Guzzi has announced that its new Breva V1100 will be available from dealers by the end of the month. The new bike, which is much more than just a bigger capacity version of the Breva 750, will...

Save on ride for Sheene

13 May 2005

You can save the £10 entry fee to take part in the Sheene Run if you join in this year’s National Rally. The closing date for entries is May 31, 2005. The miles you rack up could help you succeed in...

Track Events: May 18 on

13 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of track events. Those listed below are for the week commencing May 18, 2005. ROAD RACING WEDNESDAY May 18 Northwest 200. www.irishroadracing.co.uk. THURSDAY May 19 Northwest 200. www.irishroadracing.co.uk. FRIDAY May 20 Northwest 200. www.irishroadracing.co.uk. SATURDAY May 21 Northwest 200 Race Day. road closes 10am, first race 11am. www.irishroadracing.co.uk. FIM...

Bike Meets: May 18 on

13 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing May 18, 2005. WEDNESDAY May 18 Bulls Head, Clotton, Cheshire. 01829-781354. Bulls Head, Thringstone, Leicestershire. 01530-224327. Coach House Inn, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire. 01455-840330 or www.kirkbymallorycoachhouse.com. Crown Inn, Salisbury, Wiltshire. 6pm. 01980-629247. Duke of York,...

Win a starring role

13 May 2005

Could you be the face of MCN’s next advertising campaign? We’re looking for people who have bought a bike advertised in MCN – either on this site or in our weekly paper. Share your stories – warts...

Supermoto Bargains

13 May 2005

With the launch of the bonkers new KTM 950SM stealing the headlines this week, we thought we’d take a look through our Bikes for Sale section and pick out the best bargains on other Supermoto...

Riding schools: May 18 on

13 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDING SCHOOLS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing May 18, 2005. WEDNESDAY May 18 Motorcycle First Aid Course, London. 020-7258-3456. Ron Haslam Race School, Donington Park, Leicestershire. 01332-883323 or www.haslamraceschool.com. FRIDAY May 20 Motorcycle First Aid Course, London. 020-7258-3456. SATURDAY May 21 Dyfed Powys Police Rider...

Cop's 159mph let-off

13 May 2005

A police officer has been cleared of speeding and dangerous driving, despite reaching speeds of more than 60mph in a 30mph zone, 120mph in a 60mph, and a highest speed of 159mph. PC Mark Milton, from...

Off Road: May 18 on

13 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of off road events held in the UK. They include SPEEDWAY, MOTOCROSS, TRIALS, ENDURO, SPEEDWAY AND SUPERMOTO events. These are those for the week starting May 18, 2005. SUPERMOTO SUNDAY May 22 FIM Supermoto World Championship, Sosnova. 00420-2627-5750. Practice and bike hire, Trax Motorsports, Preston, Lancashire. 10am. 01772-731832. SPEEDWAY WEDNESDAY May 18 Hull,...

Long term CB13S arrives

13 May 2005

Our long term test CB1300S has arrived – shining, new and ready for running-in. Motorcyclenews.com editor David Cushman is running it. Here’s his first impressions. (See video link, below) “I love...

Bikes hit hardest by toll

13 May 2005

The charge for riders to use the M6 toll is going up out of all proportion. Bikes – the vehicles which cause least damage to roads – are to be charged the steepest increase when the M6 road toll...

Win a BMW at BMF

13 May 2005

You could win a BMW K1200 S worth over £10,000 in a free prize draw at the BMF Show this weekend, May 21-22. And that’s in addition to saving £2 on the ticket price by joining one of the MCN ride-ins...

Infinity open day

13 May 2005

There are plenty of bargains and attractions at the Infinity Motorcycles annual open day on Saturday, May 14, 2005. The Farnborough store will host actor Charley Boorman and the MCN Babe Squad, who...

Bike stolen as owner dies

06 May 2005

Thieves in East London have stolen a motorcycle following a crash in which the owner died. As Robert Sutcliffe, 38, was treated by Paramedics in East London on Sunday, May 1, 2005, thieves took his Yamaha off-road bike, registration T 698PVM. Paramedics treated Mr Sutcliffe, from Hainault, Essex at the scene on Sunday, but were unable to save his life.

Events: May 11 on

06 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, OPEN DAYS, RALLIES and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week commencing May 11, 2005. SHOWS FRIDAY May 13 Custom Bike Show Weekender, Whitham Rugby Club, Whitham, Essex. 07712-139325 or www.roadhogs.co.uk. Roadhogs Essex Custom Bike Show and Rally, Witham Rugby Club, Witham, Essex. 07885-177339 or www.roadhogs.co.uk. SATURDAY May 14 Leeds Motorcycle Show,...